The Role of Academics and Empirical Studies in the Debate on the Economic Role of Futures Trading
8 Pages Posted: 17 Jul 2020
Date Written: June 1, 2020
Abstract
A number of empirical studies, mainly from academic researchers, have been crucial in the debate on the economic role of futures trading. This article briefly reviews these influential studies with a focus on agricultural futures contracts, financial futures contracts. and the transparency of data.
Keywords: futures contracts, futures trading
JEL Classification: G1, G18, N2
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Till, Hilary, The Role of Academics and Empirical Studies in the Debate on the Economic Role of Futures Trading (June 1, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3634051 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3634051
Do you have a job opening that you would like to promote on SSRN?
Feedback
Feedback to SSRN
If you need immediate assistance, call 877-SSRNHelp (877 777 6435) in the United States, or +1 212 448 2500 outside of the United States, 8:30AM to 6:00PM U.S. Eastern, Monday - Friday.